May 9, 2025
Dear friends in Christ,
Happy Friday, my friends, and what a joyous time for the Church as we welcome our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV! Let us pray for him as he begins his Petrine ministry that the Holy Spirit may accompany him on the mission that awaits. We all share in that same mission – to make Christ known – by virtue of our baptism, and so please move him to the top of your prayer list! You'll see the gold and white bunting over the doors to the church this weekend as we continue to rejoice in God for the gift of our new shepherd. Ad multos annos, Papa!
I didn't think much could top our 40th annual CtR Spring Festival last weekend, but I guess a new pope does qualify. Not much else though! Under perhaps the most perfect weather conditions we ever had in 40 years, CtR and the greater Cypress community again united to celebrate our families, our friendship, and our faith, and what a celebration it was. The joint was jumping Saturday night and all day Sunday with great food, wonderful fellowship, and fun for young and old alike. Speaking from a purely personal standpoint as it was my last Festival as pastor, what a way to go out. It was just about perfect from start to finish! Please see my full comments in the bulletin link below, and know of my great thanks for all who joined us, and especially for those who worked so hard to make it a success. We'll have a full report in a few weeks, but for now I'm simply filled with gratitude for all. Thank you, one and all!
I didn't think much could top our 40th annual CtR Spring Festival last weekend, but I guess a new pope does qualify. Not much else though! Under perhaps the most perfect weather conditions we ever had in 40 years, CtR and the greater Cypress community again united to celebrate our families, our friendship, and our faith, and what a celebration it was. The joint was jumping Saturday night and all day Sunday with great food, wonderful fellowship, and fun for young and old alike. Speaking from a purely personal standpoint as it was my last Festival as pastor, what a way to go out. It was just about perfect from start to finish! Please see my full comments in the bulletin link below, and know of my great thanks for all who joined us, and especially for those who worked so hard to make it a success. We'll have a full report in a few weeks, but for now I'm simply filled with gratitude for all. Thank you, one and all!
In other news, we wish a blessed and happy Mother’s Day this weekend to all of our mothers on the 4th Sunday in Easter. Moms hold a special place in our hearts and we need only look at the example of Jesus to know that love and respect for mothers is an age-old tradition in our faith. From the wedding feast at Cana to the hill at Calvary, Mary was always present in the life of her son. In a special way we ask the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary on all mothers, both living and deceased. And let us not forget the wonderful gift of life that grandmothers, adopted mothers, step-mothers, foster mothers and Godmothers offer their children. We'll have a Mother's Day blessing this weekend, and our Knights of Columbus is offering breakfast in the Parish Hall for those at the 7 and 9 a.m. masses.
The whirlwind of activity in May continues this weekend as we celebrate two masses of First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 10 at 8:30 and 11 a.m. for 168 of our young children (as a result, we'll not hear confessions on Saturday morning). Then this coming Monday and Tuesday, May 12 and 13, we celebrate back-to-back masses of Confirmation for 200 of our high school students. We congratulate all of our young people and their families on receiving these most important sacraments in the Church!
Peace, Fr. Sean
Peace, Fr. Sean
What's Happening at CtR
Mother's Day Breakfast
Join us after 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Mass!
The Knights of Columbus would like to invite all mothers and their families for breakfast in the Parish Hall after the 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Masses. Please bring Mom over for breakfast and leave the dishes to us!
Welcoming Sunday is May 18
New (and new-ish!) families are invited to learn about CtR
All parishioners who have recently registered (or perhaps you registered a long time ago and would like a refresher!) are invited to join us for Welcoming Sunday after 9 a.m. Mass on May 18 in the Parish Hall.
Hear from Fr. Sean about how you can get involved in our parish and grow in faith and fellowship. Please RSVP by emailing stewardship@ctrcc.com.
News, Upcoming, & More
If you cannot make it to the Farewell Bash, please note we will have cake and punch receptions after every Mass the weekend of June 7-8 in the Parish Hall.
Fr. Sean's last weekend at CtR is June 14-15. Join us in celebrating our beloved pastor and the legacy he leaves here at our parish!
Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Sign up now for VBS and CFC
Registration is now open to ALL! Details are below:
Vacation Bible School
When: June 23 - June 27, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 3 years old (fully potty trained) through entering 5th grade (Fall 2025)
Cost: $50 includes t-shirt, daily snack, and daily craft/imagination station
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When: June 23 - June 27, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 3 years old (fully potty trained) through entering 5th grade (Fall 2025)
Cost: $50 includes t-shirt, daily snack, and daily craft/imagination station
ctrcc.com/vbs
Catholic Faith Camp
When: June 9 - June 13, 2025
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ages: Entering 2nd grade through entering 6th grade (Fall 2025)
Cost: $40 includes t-shirt, daily snack, and daily craft
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When: June 9 - June 13, 2025
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ages: Entering 2nd grade through entering 6th grade (Fall 2025)
Cost: $40 includes t-shirt, daily snack, and daily craft
ctrcc.com/cfc
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Office Hours
MON-THURS: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
SAT-SUN: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
FRIDAY: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
SAT-SUN: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Pray with us
All are invited to communal prayer in the Chapel each week:
Tuesdays
after 9 a.m. Daily Mass
Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Thursdays
8:15 a.m. before Daily Mass
Rosary for vocations
First Friday of the Month
after 9 a.m. Daily Mass
Stations of the Cross
after 9 a.m. Daily Mass
Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Thursdays
8:15 a.m. before Daily Mass
Rosary for vocations
First Friday of the Month
after 9 a.m. Daily Mass
Stations of the Cross
Fridays During Lent
7 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
The Adoration Chapel is open for silent prayer 24/7.
Email adoration@ctrcc.com for the door code.
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